Job Snapshot

About Us

Sears
Home Service, the nation's largest product repair service provider, is a key
element in Sears Holdings active relationship, providing more than 52 million
solutions for homeowners annually. This business delivers a broad range of
retail-related residential and commercial services across all 50
states, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands. Sears
Home Services also includes HVAC services, home improvement services (primarily
siding, windows, cabinet refacing, kitchen remodeling, roofing, carpet and
upholstery cleaning, air duct cleaning, and garage door installation and
repair).

For more information about Sears Home
Services, visit the website at www.searshomeservices.com. Sears Home Services is a
division of Sears Holdings Corporation

Job Description

The Lead Mentor Technician, on an individual and mentor/mentee basis, is responsible for providing timely and quality repairs of customers' products while maintaining high customer service. This position promotes and sells additional products and services that directly impact the profitability of the Company. In addition, the purpose of this position is to provide direct mentoring of new hire technicians during the first phase of their onboarding. The Lead Mentor Technician works with the district to ensure specialized training is delivered, and all aspects of technical onboarding are satisfied. The Lead Mentor Technician advises TM/DSM of technician's readiness and additional training needs. Additionally, the Lead Mentor Technician will be tasked to provide training and coaching to incumbent technicians on specific opportunity areas and to lead peer training courses as requested.

Responsibilities are contained within the District and are business unit specific: Reduction in District Technical turnover with indirect impact to EBITDA.

Job Requirements

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• 35% Provides direction and Technical assistance to Peer and Mentor Technicians• 10% Conducts Technical Training and mentors other Technicians in the Home Appliances Industry• 35% Recommends methods to improve business performance and enhance the customer experience• 5% Instructs and engages others on the Value Added Services Processes (i.e., Selling and Customer Pro-Advocacy) through effective communication• 5% Coaches and trains others on all operating policies used in the In Home business specific to the roles and responsibilities of an In Home Service technician (proper truck maintenance and parts inventory management)• 5% Directs and trains on technical performance metrics including, but not limited to: Net Completes per Day, Customer Satisfaction survey results, First Time Solutions, Recalls, First Time Completes• 5% Mentors on use of support network (Customer Care Network (CCN), Client Interaction Team (CIT), Center of Excellence (COE), Sears Technical Assistance Team (STAC), District office support, District Staff, Routing, and others as identified by the Technical Manager/Area Operations Manager/District Technical Manager/District Service General Manager• Demonstrates exemplary technicial behaviors to new and incumbent Technicians and serves as a positive role model• Recognizes and Communicates existing asset gaps of their assigned workforce to the appropriate Technical Manager or Area Operations Manager• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• Prerequisite required: Candidates for Lead Mentor Home Appliances Service Technician must be an active Home Appliances Service Technician with a meets or above expectations review for the last 2 review periods and a certified Mentor• Knows, understands, demonstrates, and coaches on all tool usage and needs, policies, processes and procedures that apply to the In Home Services Home Appliance technician• Ability to coach on effective use of resources including but not limited to: Sears associates, Vendors, Third Party customers, and other outside sources (i.e., Routing, Sears Technical Assistance Center (STAC)• Ability to train/teach in a one-on-one and classroom environment• Ability to coach peer Technicians in troubleshooting difficult repair diagnoses• Ability to convey a positive image of the Company in all actions and behaviors• Demonstrates and maintains a high level of professionalism in their appearance, language, and behaviors in all mentor and customer interactions• Demonstrates the ability to adapt well to change and be a positive influence on others• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with diverse workgroups, tailoring communication for audience and situation• Ability to provide candid (both verbal and written) assessments of new hires and incumbent technicians on areas related to ability, effort, training needed, and possible solutions• Demonstrates a commitment to safe work practices and coaches others in all aspects of the position including the work/customer environment, use of personal protective equipment, and safe driving• Ability to read, write, and speak English

Preferred Skills:

• Previously certified mentor and/or peer trainer (internal)• Previous experience in leading or mentoring a group of technicians (internal or external)